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[ROM][7.1.1][J530F/FM/G/GM]Refined Note8 Port V5 [FINAL]

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Refined Note 8 Port​


ONLY FOR J530F/FM/G/GM/Y/YM
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Some information you should know..
  • This is a full Note 8 firmware port with android version 7.1.1
  • If you want to report a Bug, read the F.A.Q First Then provide a logCat with detailed explanation
  • Please Read the instructions and the F.A.Q Before installing the rom.
  • You are not allowed to use this base without asking for permission prior to release..
  • Any sort of File Kanging will be reported without hesitation, we know our codes.
  • If you like this rom, Hit the Thanks button, and consider a donation

Base Features :-​

  • Fully ported Note 8 Firmware
  • Android 7.1.1
  • Deodexed
  • Slightly debloated
  • Zipaligned
  • optimised
  • Same Battery as Stock
  • Full Samsung experience 8.5 without missing vital apps
  • Rooted with Magisk
  • BusyBox

Port Features :-
  • Fully featured Note8 system
  • Oreo Edge Panels
  • ScrollCapture
  • ScreenWrite
  • Native Blur
  • BixbyHome
  • Recovery toggle
  • Exclusive samsung apps
  • Ssecure/Secure Wifi etc
  • Improved performance
  • Inifnity wallpaper
  • S9 wallpapers
  • Bunch of S9 Apps
  • QuickPin unlock
  • All Apps DUAL Messenger
  • Official status in settings
  • PrivateMode
  • Native AppLock
  • Wifi S-Secure
  • Native Screen Videorecorder
  • 1600 Fonts Mod
  • Sprotect
  • Call recording
  • Live Drawing
  • RomControl
  • Many prop tweaks
  • Many more goodies
Kernel :-
Bugs :-
  • AlwaysOn Display (J5 Pro) (Removed due to screen Flicker, read F.A.Q)
  • Faceunlock only works when FP is off

Installation Steps
  • Make sure you have twrp installed
  • Make sure you have latest modem and bootloader installed from latest Stock Rom
  • Make sure your phone is fully charged to 100%.
  • Download the ROM and transfer to your phone (ExtSD is suggested)
  • Boot the phone into Recovery Mode
  • Do a FULL wipe: Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, System even if coming from a port rom
  • In TWRP (because J530F one is bad) after wiping, Reboot recovery, otherwise you will have Mount Issues
  • Flash The Rom
  • The first boot may take 15 min

Screenshots : Drive

Credits :-
@geiti94
@corsicanu
@BlackMesa123 @mohitmallick17 For Helping and Hotspot fix
@Noxxxious for helping with kernels
@topjohnwu for magisk @YashdSaraf for busybox
@darknessss for helping with rom and bug fixes
@AbrahamGC for his awesome DeluxeRC
@TheRoyalSeeker for divine beats
@Assayed for his nice kitchen
@DarkLord1731 For Oxygen Kernel Tweaks app
@RickyBush_ For Emojis
@Grouxho for Modded Samsung Video recorder
Thanks @renox for Helping with Rom/ DualsoundMod
And the rest of EliteTeam

Testers :
@Cakzemprongzzz
@alex61194
@razkal1
@gaganbajwa

If i forgot someone please mention me.

Downloads. Changelogs , F.A.Qs below​


XDA:DevDB Information
Refined Note8 Port, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy J5

Contributors
ananjaser1211, corsicanu ,Blackmesa123
Source Code: https://github.com/ananjaser1211/Refinedkernel_2

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest Bootlloader/modem
Based On: TouchWiz

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: V5
Stable Release Date: 2018-04-28

Created 2017-12-05
Last Updated 2018-05-30
 
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V5.1 :- Quick bugfixes

-Fixed EDPG FC for some users
-Fixed Edge lighting
-Fixed Camera selfie FC with 16:9
-Fixed WeatherFC for some
-Fixed Spen FC in advancedfeatures
-Fixed SMS/MMS issues
-Added Basic RefinedKernel for J530Y (Sim should work but no CPU Overclock support)
-Added smartcapture toggle back into OMC and CSC
-Added SPEN launcher (Read notes)
-Added optimizations for battery
-Updated CSC/OMC feature lists
-Updated Prop Tweaks
-Removed Data OFF warning
-Removed Screenshot prevention by policy, so it should work in all scenarios

Download : Drive

To get air command launcher to work its recommended to flash SuperSU, i left it there for pro users who can deal with it.
and then add apps to it via spen settings

NOTE: To fix keyboard not downloading languages
Using a root explorer go to system/etc/permissions
And delete the file named -
"com.sec.feature.spen_usp_level30.xml"

NOTE : Edge lighting only works when you pick Stock systemUi , not deluxeRC


V5.0 :-
So, This is the last update for this ROM, I no longer have a device to work on. Its bunch of bug fixes and improvements.
I dont have time to fix J530Y/YM support tho, if anyone wants to fix it they need to use stock J530Y DTB in kernel.

Kernel Changes :
-Update to 2.8
-Lower default GPU clock to stock
-Lower CPU Boot freqency
-J7 Aod Gray background Fixed
-Lowered GPU Voltage
-Lowered CPU Voltage
-Adjusted GPU Utilization percentage
-Adoptable storage patch added
-Removed RED warning at boot
-Overall improvments to battery

Overall Changes :
-FM Radio Fixed
-More Bluetooth optimizations
-Fixed incorrect text in settings
-Fixed Faceunlock FC after setup
-Added bunch of Camera features
-Added ability to download camera mods
-Added SamsungMall (Similar to bixbyVision)
-Adjusted VoLTE CSC
-OMC Should now support VoLTE
-Added smart capture toggle in CSC/OMC
-Added DeluxeRC by @AbrahamGC
-Enabled Tons of features for CSC/OMC thanks to @luanVTeles
-J7 charging animation Fixed
-Updated oxygen tweaks, and now is user/app
-updated stock keyboard
-Fixed J7 not having propper DPI
-Magisk V16.4
-J7 Fixed Faceservice FCs
-Updated GRX touchwiz mod
-Added res changer in settings so J7s can set to 720p for performance
-Added more init.d optimizations
-Updated Oreo keyboard and now is default
-Added Sclean and more exclusive samsung apps
-Removed S9 apps becasue people are too dumb to read the F.A.Q and Notes

Download : Drive

Notes : If you have issues with faceunlock, Make sure you disable Fingerprint gestures


V4.0 :-

Kernel Changes :
-Update to 2.7
-WireGuard Support
-HotSpot Fix
-CPU Boot frequency reduced
-GPU/CPU Frequency improvments
-InputBooster Changes
-J7 Pro Flicker Fix/AOD
-Boosted charging limit
-Updated Ramdisk

Base Changes :

-Fixed Wireless HotSpot
-Fixed VoLTE (Pick VoLTE in Aroma)
-Fixed Faceunlock FCs on J7
-FaceUnlock improvments
-Offline Charging Fixed
-Bootanimation Fixes
-Dual messenger Fixed
-All Apps dual messenger Mod
-Some Fixes for Y/YM
-Update Magisk to 16.3
-Disable more RMM Stuff for future
-Debloated More useless stuff
-Fix some LIB Errors-Add DVFS Disabler init.d
-Removed OMC Sim RESET Constant popup (Should show Once only)
-Fixed Camera Front Flash in Apps
-Fixed *#0*# White Screen
-More Framework optimizations
-Format HIDDEN partition that contains useless 3rdParty Apps
-Format Preload Partition
-Some Minor Visual changes to Oreo in UI
-Added BusyBox 1.28.3
-Added ToolBox
-Fixed some FCs
-Update Secuirty Patch to April

Feature Changes :
-Added Oxygen Kernel control instead of MTweaks
-Added Media Streaming Tweaks
-Disabled Android Data Logging
-Disable Error checking
-Boot and system optimizations
-Faster Boot animation
-Add Dualboot patcher support
-Enable GoogleAssitant
-Add Multiuser support
-Increase Photo and Video Quality to MAX
-Improved Responsivness
-Improve RAM Usage
-Increased incall volume steps
-Some Game Tweaks
-Disable SMS To MMS conversion
-Set CloudFlareDNS
-Added More Network tweaks
-Allow Call recording
-Add LTE ONLY option
-Default setuplanguage is English

Aroma :
-Fix Aroma Colors
-Added StoryEditor Aroma>Bloat>Editors
-Update VideoTrimmer
-Add Game Tuner in aroma>bloat>gaming
-Added PowerON/Off Sound (Aroma)
-Added NO BLUR option in Aroma
-Added Native Audio Booster (Very loud, better than soundmods)
-Added J530Y/YM Option in CSC
-Update GRXTouchWiz to V8
-Updated AdAway
-Updated Oreo SMS App (Should FC Less if any)
-Add Propper Oreo keyboard in Aroma
-Added NavBar Enabler With Navbar Colors in settings



Download : GoogleDrive
Size : 1.88GB

v3.1 :-

-Reorganized Aroma a bit
-Fixed WeatherFC
-Fixed Settings Lockscreen FC
-More VoLTE Fixing
-J7 Pro option fixed
-Fixed Facerecognition
-Fixed issue with sensorywakeup libs (better deepsleep)
-Added Smusic in aroma/bloat
-Added VideoList in Aroma/Videobloat
-Added Camera AutoFocus circle
-Added Svoice in aroma/bloat
-Fixed Sbrowser not showing up
-Fixed Samsungkeyboards FCing for some
-Added keyboard Transliterate Feature
-Added propper J7 density
-Removed S9 Oreo keyboard (Unstable)

Bugs :-
FMRadio



Download : GoogleDrive
Size : 1.77GB

v3.0 :-

>>Bug Fixes :

-Fully ReWorked the Rom from scratch
-Fixed Bluetooth FC issues
-Fixed Audio scenario issues (Speaker / mic etc)
-Fixed Random Silent FCs
-Fixed impropper strings in settings>App manager
-Fixed MirrorLink FC
-Fixed an issue where using chrome would Lock the display
-ReWorked Camera from scratch
-Fixed NightMode FCs
-Fixed some random camera FC when switching from Dark to Bright objects
-Improved Stickers stability
-Native 7.1.1 Camera without using Old 7.0 Libs
-Performance improvments overall
-Fixed ScreenSaver
-Fixed WIFI Direct Icon
-Adjusted Brightness and AutoBrightness values
-Fixed VoLTE (Untested Should use CSC in aroma)
-Improved porting method for better stability
-Many more i dont recall...

>>New Features :

-Added CPU Overclocking Support
-Added S9 Keyboard
-Added S9 Launcher
-Added S9 Message App
-Added S9 GameLauncher
-Added S9 Edge and edge lightning
-Added S9 Audio Files
-Added S9 Fonts
-Added S9 SmartManager
-Added S9 Wallpapers
-Added S9 Emoji
-And Many more S9 APKs
-Updated all 4 bases used in this Rom to Jan/Feb 2018
-Added ScreenMode in Display
-Added PrivateMode toggle in QuickSettings
-Added Support for most variants in Aroma
-Secuirty patch to March
-Note 8 OMC
-MTweaks Kernel tweaking App
-Added bunch of Build prop tweaks
-Added Display>Network speed meter

>>Kernel updates :

-Updated to 2.6 Kernel
-CPU/GPU Overclocking support
-Support for more variants
-Fixed Magisk resetprop conflict
-Disabled DM-Verity from source
-Fixed KNOX 0X0 PATCH
-Removed Audit Spams in log
-Disabled Samsung RMM
-Disabled RKP/KAP/TIMA From source
-Slight increase to charging current
-Inputbooster ~ 1.2GHz
-CPU OC upto 1700MHz
-GPU OC Upto 1146MHz
-Allow CPU To go as low as 200MHz

>>Aroma :

-Added Wipe/NoWipe option

-J530F/FM/G/GM/Y/YM Support
-J730F Support
-Added CSC OR OMC option

-AdAway Addon
-Floating Messages addon
-DiVINE Beats 10.5
-DiVINE EQ
-DolbyAtmos
-DualSpeaker Mod

-Extensive Bloatware selection menu (Upto 630MB of bloat)

-IOS 11.1 Emoji
-Google O Emoji
-1600+ Fonts Mode
-Galaxy Note 8 Splash Screen
-Stock J5 Splash screen
-GrxTouchWiz V7 Custom launcher
-S9 Oreo launcher
-S9 Oreo Keyboard

-Enable/Disable Edge Panels

Bugs :

FMRadio
Faceunlock works sometimes

Notes:
VoLTE Isnt tested, Try using OMC or CSC in aroma if it didnt work.
If you got PHONE FC after selecting OMC , reinsert your simcard and reboot, if it didnt work Flash the rom with CSC instead.



XDA Post : Download
Size : 1.86GB
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V2.5 - PATCH
-Fully DeKnoxed the Rom
-Fixed BixbyHome FC
-Fixed SamsungFlipCover
-Fixed Some Random FCs in Camera
-Enabled SMS Backup and restore
-Enabled LTE icon instead of 4G
-Enabled APK category in MyFiles
-Enable SamsungInCall recorder
-Enabled Samsung Internet Speed meter in status bar (Settings>Display>Statusbar)
-Enabled support for samsung data usage in quickpanel (Read Notes To enable)
-Disabled samsung Secuirty app (Problematic with root)
-Disabled LED Indicator in settings
-Disabled DualMic mode in Samsung recorder
-Updated TouchWizlauncher (Less lag)
-Updated Bixby (for those having update issues)
-Updated LiveDrawing (Better Performance)
-Switched Model number to N950F
-Many improvements to Camera
-Added Some shooting modes (Back and front cameras)
-Added Samsung Social Camera
-Added AppIcon Splash Screen when opening apps
-Added Android Oreo Gallery
-Some Audio and Bluetooth improvements (Especially for J7 Users)



Download : GoogleDrive | Fullpost
Size : 163MB

-Requires Previous V2.0 Rom

V2.0
-Fixed all mentioned bugs
-Fixed USB/WIFI/BLUETOOTH Teathering
-Fixed Camera Stickers
-Fixed missing features such as Ultra power saving/Smart battery saver etc
-Added Native Blur
-Debloated
-Removed useless permissions
-Add powerplanning
-Add UltraData saving toggle
-Removed Spen stuff
-Updated to latest Magisk
-Updated Kernel to V2.5 With tons of improvments
-Fixed Audio issues with bluetooth
-Rolled back to CSC instead of OMC to fix call issues with some users
-Many more under the hood improvements for stability



Download : GoogleDrive
Size : 1.69GB

No need for SimFix

V1.0
-Initial Release.



Download Links : MEGA | GoogleDrive | MediaFire
Size : 1.73GB

IMS / SIM ISSUES FIX : POST
 
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Q : Any Benefits over stock or 7.0 ?
A : Better ram optimization, noticeable performance gain, Unlocked many flagship only features.

Q : Laggy on J7 Pro
A : Due to native blur and infinity wallpaper, it doesnt lag on J5s because 720P res while on J7 its 1080 , blame samsung for using the same GPU.

Q : Not passing SafteyNet.
A : Not sure what went wrong, you could flash SafteyNet Magisk module to fix it.

Q : How to use faceunlock ?
A : Settings >lock > Face recognition > Register your Face (App will FC its fine) > enable Faceunlock && Face unlock when screen turns on.

Q : Faceunlock cant detect my face.
A : try to disable Fingerprint unlock, those 2 dont behave well together.

Q : How to improve performance ?
A : If you are using GRX launcher , disable blur, and in developer options set transition animations to 0.5X

Q : How to update ALL samsung apps not just the few avalible?
A : Using any root explorer, go to system/build.prop and change J530F to N950F (Once done i suggest to revert it back for bixby Home to function)

Q : How to enable DataUsage in Notification panel?
A : Open system/csc/feature.xml with any root text editor and change FALSE to TRUE in SupportDataUsageViewOnQuickPanel Line

Q : Support group ?
A : Telegram Group : InviteLink

Q : How to use secure storage / SamsungPAY
A : If you are here you should know already, once you tripknox you cant, forever.

Q : Will this work on [Phone varaint] ?
A : It will only work on whats mentioned

Q : Will this be supported on More variants / Phones ?
A : I can only add support for J530x and J730x in the future

Q : Safteynet ?
A : The kernel has safteynet bypasses , along with magisk safteynet will work

Q : Where is AOD ?
A : If you look at the kernel source, you will see that AOD got disabled there, There is a problem With screen flicker, it will be added in a future version when that is solved

Q : Bloatware ?
A : Users are free to remove any bloatware they want with TitaniumBackup or such, Ive included all to have a near stock experience which can be customized via aroma

Q : Why infinity wallpaper does not move?
A : Our Device does not support SensorsHub

Q : Where is Bixby Voice ?
A : BixbyVoice + BixbyVision will only work on 64Bit Devices (Our phone only has a 64bit Kernel, and locked 32bit OS)
 
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FerXray13 said:
Wao lucky brother, I hope the port for J530G is soon
sorry for the bad English :)
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As soon as im dnoe with my exams ill update my kernel to support J530Y / J530G / J530GM for starters, then move to the J7

seblefb said:
how about battery life? mainstream question
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Attached my current usage. Social stuff , Little gaming, over all medium usage.. did not notice a battery hit
 

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ananjaser1211 said:
As soon as im dnoe with my exams ill update my kernel to support J530Y / J530G / J530GM for starters, then move to the J7



Attached my current usage. Social stuff , Little gaming, over all medium usage.. did not notice a battery hit
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thanks.
i hv j530y boot.img if u need this.
to work for other variant j530, just need to replace original boot.img
cmiiw
Abdullah_a86 said:
Good Jop bro .. All its work fine

but just only ( FaceUnlock ) Not working :(

he says restart your phone
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already noticed on first page if faceunlock not working bro
 
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